Faith in Pieces is a podcast from Mosaic United Methodist Church where we believe faith doesn’t have to be flawless to be meaningful. It’s minimally edited, always authentic, and grounded in the belief that our stories — our pieces — are worth sharing.
Faith In Pieces
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Faith in Pieces is a podcast from Mosaic United Methodist Church where we believe faith doesn’t have to be flawless to be meaningful. It’s minimally edited, always authentic, and grounded in the belief that our stories — our pieces — are worth sharing.
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May 31, 2026
Preservation vs. Transformation
<p>In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we continue our Where the Church Gets It Wrong season with a conversation about preservation vs. transformation. Traditions can ground us, connect us to those who came before us, and help us pass on faith from one generation to the next. But what happens when the church becomes more committed to preserving what is familiar than following where God is forming something new?</p> <p>Joel and erik talk about the difference between tradition and traditionalism, why change in the church can feel so personal, and how we sometimes make things sacred that may simply be preferences, habits, or local customs. From coffee in the sanctuary to Sunday school, liturgy, music, and the ministries we keep alive, this conversation asks how the church can honor what has shaped us while still being open to faithful transformation.</p>
May 15, 2026
Unity Vs. Uniformity
<p>In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we begin our new series, Where the Church Gets It Wrong, by reflecting on Christie Johnson’s sermon about the difference between unity and uniformity. We explore how the church can make room for different gifts, perspectives, and callings without expecting everyone to think, serve, or belong in exactly the same way. True unity, we discuss, is not sameness. It is choosing to stay at the table, listen well, and build something more beautiful together.</p> <p>The conversation then turns to another place the church can flatten what God has made rich: the way we teach Scripture, especially to children. When Bible stories are reduced to tidy behavior lessons like “be brave like David” or “obey like Noah,” we can miss the larger story of who God is. Instead of forming disciples rooted in grace, mercy, and love, we risk forming rule-followers shaped by performance, guilt, and judgment. Faithful Bible teaching begins not simply with “What should I do?” but with “What does this story show us about God?”</p>
January 23, 2026
Faith In Pieces | Reconciling Ministries Network Conversation With Rev. Julia Riley
<p>In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we continue our series of conversations offering resources and perspective as Mosaic discerns alignment with the Reconciling Ministries Network.</p> <p>Pastor Shuler sits down with Rev. Julia Riley, Co-Pastor at Central United Methodist Church and Co-Chair of the conference RMN board. Julia shares her experience serving in a Reconciling congregation, her role supporting LGBTQ-centered ministry, and the ways RMN continues its work through clarity, connection, and education in a changing denominational and cultural landscape.</p> <p>Together, they explore why clarity matters for churches seeking to be truly welcoming, how connectional relationships strengthen ministry, and how educational resources help congregations grow into safer, more faithful spaces. Julia also offers encouragement for the road ahead, reflecting on the joy and transformation that come when churches choose to make room for those who have long been waiting to belong.</p> <p>This episode is offered as a resource to support thoughtful discernment, faithful conversation, and continued growth as Mosaic prepares for its vote.</p>
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